Patents Assigned to Managed Programs LLC
  • Variable intake system and method
    Patent number: 8590501
    Abstract: An intake manifold assembly is disclosed that utilizes a barrel valve apparatus comprised of segments and connectors. The barrel valve apparatus and its housing component can be tapered and flexible. A protrusion such as a draft can be used to seal the performance of the barrel valve apparatus without a seal. Openings in the barrel valve apparatus can possess an integrated bellmouth shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Managed Programs LLC
    Inventors: Taehwan Kim, Seunghyun Jang